Emigration and immigration
Korean companies have faced issues getting visas for technical workers to operate multibillion-dollar factories in the United States, particularly in Georgia. The Hyundai Motor Group's electric vehicle plant near Savannah, announced in 2022, faced delays in getting foreign visas, which hindered the company's ability to ramp
Emigration and immigration
A massive immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia earlier this month has strained the relationship between the US and South Korea, a major ally and trading partner, imperiling billions of dollars in foreign investment. The raid resulted in the arrest of nearly 500 workers, including hundreds from South
Emigration and immigration
Families affected by a massive immigration raid at a Hyundai manufacturing site in Georgia are experiencing a "new level of crisis," according to Rosie Harrison, who runs an apolitical non-profit called Grow Initiative. The raid, which swept up nearly 500 workers, has left many immigrants and their families
Emigration and immigration
The US government's push to detain undocumented immigrants indefinitely has sparked a fierce backlash from a coalition of 20 state attorneys general, who argue that the policy violates due process and inflicts widespread harm on families, communities, and state economies. Led by New York Attorney General Letitia James,
Emigration and immigration
House Democrats Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove and Rep. Juan Vargas led colleagues in introducing two new bills to block federal agencies from sharing personal data with DHS for immigration enforcement purposes. The legislation aims to prohibit HHS and CMS from sharing Medicaid data and HUD from sharing data, in response to
Emigration and immigration
Washington, DC - In a push to counter the Trump administration's "out-of-control immigration crackdown," Reps. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) and Juan Vargas (CA-52) introduced legislation to block federal agencies from sharing personal data with ICE and DHS for immigration enforcement. The Limiting ICE's Nationwide Encroachment
Emigration and immigration
South Korean National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac has announced that the government will consult with the United States to improve the visa system and create a new visa category for Korean workers, following a recent incident where 300 South Korean workers were detained by U.S. immigration authorities in Georgia.
Emigration and immigration
Canada's long-standing reputation as a preferred destination for international students, particularly from India, has taken a hit with the imposition of stricter visa policies. Recent data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reveal that nearly 80% of Indian student visa applications were rejected in 2025. This drastic
Emigration and immigration
Corrections officials insist the facility could start housing hundreds of male detainees next month, with classrooms and other spaces at the McCook Work Ethic Camp retrofitted for beds. However, lawmakers briefed last week by state officials said they got few concrete answers about cost, staffing and oversight. The plan to
Emigration and immigration
As the United States struggles to confront its long-standing racial tensions, a growing number of immigration experts and lawmakers are sounding the alarm on a sensitive topic: racial profiling by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Recent concerns have been fueled by ICE data revealing that between January 20 and July
Emigration and immigration
US immigration authorities detained over 300 South Korean workers at a battery plant in Georgia last week, sparking a diplomatic row and concerns over the future of foreign investment in the US. The incident prompted a strong reaction from South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung, who visited the US
Emigration and immigration
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Friday called on the United States to reform its visa policies following a recent immigration raid that detained 475, mostly South Korean, workers at a Hyundai-LG Energy Solutions battery plant in Georgia. The raid on September 4 led to the detention of the
